Kelly Parker

Kelly Parker is an experienced professional with a robust background in external affairs and government relations, currently serving as Vice President of External Affairs & Government Relations at Propelus since August 2022. Previously held positions include Executive Director of the Texas Optometry Board and Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, where management of agency operations and regulatory compliance was paramount. Additional roles include Director of Government Affairs for the Texas Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Executive Director for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board and Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Parker's early career involved significant work with the Maryland Attorney General's Office, focusing on health care and Medicaid fraud. Educationally, Parker holds an Executive Leader Certification from The LBJ School of Public Affairs and a degree from the University of Maryland.